Information About the Area from our Experts

Crime & Safety

Only reports of crime on campus are in the property crime category, but even then there aren’t very many and that’s very good considering the size of Philadelphia. There are a total of 7,623 police officers patrolling the streets of Philly, that’s roughly 5.3 officers per 1000 residents. That statistic is 209% greater than the Pennsylvania average. Philadelphia’s crime index is 30% lower than that National average, that’s not too shabby for a big city.

Economy and Jobs

There are an array of jobs to fit whatever line of work you’re in. The city’s economic heavyweights include manufacturing, food processing, oil refining, financial services. health care, biotechnology, and tourism. Several Fortune 500 companies make their home in Philly. The unemployment rate hovers around 8% but don’t let that discourage you, there are plenty of companies hiring in the area.